Sammamish, Washington vs. Albany, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, California is 1.4% more expensive than Sammamish, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,688 in Albany, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sammamish, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, California is more expensive than Sammamish, Washington
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
32% more expensive in Albany
than in Sammamish, Washington
Sammamish, WA vs. Albany, CA
Compared to Sammamish, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% higher
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower